The Stroller, June 6, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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FamilyLife Network to sponsor Walking for Babies fundraiser

The annual Walking for Babies event that benefits FamilyLife Network, formerly known as TryLife Center, in Lower Burrell will begin at 8:15 a.m. Saturday at Northmoreland Park, Allegheny Township, rain or shine.

Participants will gather sponsors. Check-in and a free breakfast will be at 7:30 a.m. Prizes will be awarded at 9:30 a.m. to the top three fundraisers. There will be free children’s activities all morning. The registration fee is $25; younger than 18, free. To register and for more information, call 724-339-9399 or visit tinyurl.com/bdj8txjs.

Calendar

Apollo

Today: Apollo Area Historical Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St. New members welcome.

Friday and Saturday: The Sizzle Up for Summer event will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Apollo Plaza and Apollo United Presbyterian Church. Rain or shine. There will be food trucks and vendors. Sponsored by the Apollo Events Committee. Details: apollocouncilssabatino@gmail.com.

Apollo/East Vandergrift

June 12: St. James and Our Lady, Queen of Peace parishes will sponsor a bus trip to Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh. The bus will leave at 9 a.m. from the St. James parking lot, 109 Owens View Drive. Must be 21. Cost: $35, includes $20 in free play and bus driver gratuity. State-issued photo ID required to receive free play. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-478-4958.

Arnold

Arnold

Saturday: Bethlehem Temple Faith Church Inc. will sell takeout barbecued rib and chicken dinners from 1 to 5 p.m. at the church, 1374 Fourth Ave. Menu: half chicken or four ribs, green or baked beans, potato salad, cornbread and cake, $22. Advance orders required. Orders: 724-335-5445.

June 23: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary will host a super bingo at 2 p.m. at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church social hall, 1601 Kenneth Ave. Doors open at noon. There will be 14 regular games that pay $100; five specials, and a must-go $1,000 jackpot game; silent auction, small games of chance and a 50-50. Snacks, pop and water will be sold. No alcohol permitted. Cost: $40 in advance, includes lunch and bingo package. No seats can be saved. Proceeds will benefit club charities. Tickets: text or leave a voice message, Gina, 724-889-5889, or Linda, 412-389-6300; or at the door if available.

Avonmore

Saturday: A bingo to benefit the Avonmore Senior Center will begin at 1 p.m. at the center, 458 Railroad Ave. Doors open at 11 a.m. Packets must be picked by 12:30 p.m. and early birds will begin at 12:45 p.m. There will be a 50-50 raffle, 14 regular games, five specials and a $300 last jackpot game. Cost: $25 before Friday; at the door, $30 door, cash only. Tickets: 724-697-4014.

Brackenridge

Today: Bingo will be at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Details: 724-994-6030.

Today: The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center will distribute free grab-and-go lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the center parking lot, 917 Brackenridge Ave. Free grocery items from Walmart and Aldi will be available. Everyone is welcome.

Freeport

Today: Freeport Renaissance Association will meet at 7 p.m. at United Presbyterian Church, 411 High St. New members welcome.

Saturday: A spaghetti dinner will be 4 to 7 p.m. at Freeport United Methodist Church social hall, 211 Fourth St. Sponsored by Freeport Kiwanis, proceeds will benefit the club scholarship program. Cost: $10; younger than 10, $5.

Gilpin

Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

Harrison

Today: Friends of Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 10 a.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Details: 724-226-3491.

Friday: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 6 p.m., and there will be specials, a 50-50 raffle and final game jackpot.

Saturday: The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church will distribute diapers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 926 Painter Ave., and at Sheldon Park, both in Natrona Heights. Recipients must drive up and remain in their vehicles. First-time recipients must provide their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.

Jefferson

Today: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.

Kiski Township

Saturday: A strawberry festival will be from 4 to 7 p.m. at Boiling Springs Presbyterian Church, 1668 Route 56. Menu: ham barbeque or sloppy joe, macaroni salad, baked beans, strawberry shortcake with ice cream, $11. Dine in or takeout. Details: 724-478-1523.

Leechburg

Today: The free genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the museum, 118 First St. The group will meet on the first Thursday of each month only through August. Basic computer skills required. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154.

Lower Burrell  

Saturday: Lower Burrell Volunteer Fire Department No. 3 will host a food truck rally from 1 to 6 p.m. at the firehall, 3255 Leechburg Road. There will be a basket raffle, a free children’s area, covered outdoor seating and free parking.

Saturday: The ClothesLine Ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Clothing, shoes and purses will be sold for 25 cents each or five for $1. A bridal gown is available for $50. The jewelry room will be open. Please bring your own bags.

Saturday: The Joseph “Bud” Myers Farmers Market will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Bon Air School parking lot, 3260 Leechburg Road.

Through June 30: The works of members of the Allegheny Valley League of Artists will be on exhibit during operating hours at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Artists include Don and Debra Pendergast, Chris Reifenstein and Patti Giordano.

New Kensington

Today: Knead Community Café will hand out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the cafe, 1011 Barnes St. Sponsors are needed for the meal program. This week’s meals will be sponsored in memory of Irene Lucas. Sponsorship information: 878-847-7997.

Today: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Sales are from 6 to 6:50 p.m. Cost: $25 for a 12-on package; specials will be available. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Saturday: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will sponsor a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the shelter, 730 Church St. Rain or shine. Details: animalprotectors.net.

Saturday: A block party and barbecue will be from noon to 6 p.m. at Building Communities of Recovery, 408 Eighth St. There will be a DJ, games, prizes, food, and dancing. Cost: $10. Details: 724-212-7899.

Oakmont

Friday: A strawberry festival will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church and School, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave. Menu: strawberry shortcake, ice cream, hot dogs, brats, hot sausage, baked beans and sauerkraut. Details: 412-828-9323.

Parks Township

Friday: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Plum

Saturday: A summer movie night will be at dusk at Plum Amphitheater, 2000 Mike Thomas Way. The featured film will be “Paw Patrol – the Mighty Movie.” Bring a blanket. There will be pre-show children’s activities, the Kona Ice truck and free popcorn.

Tarentum

Saturday: Summit Host Fire Department will host a community cookout from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the fire station building, 330 W. Seventh Ave. Menu: hot dogs, cheeseburgers, nachos, fries and jumbo chicken wings. Dine in, takeout and delivery available. Orders: 724-224-2555.

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church is conducting a clothing drive through June 29. Clean clothes, belts, shoes and purses in any condition will be accepted during the Clothing Closet on Saturdays. Alternate drop-off and pickup times: 724-882-2185.

Vandergrift

Friday: A car and bike cruise to benefit Victorian Vandergrift Museum and Historical Society will be from 6 p.m. until dark in downtown. There will be a DJ, raffles, music and food. Vehicle registration: $10. Details: 724-882-2561.

Washington Township 

Friday: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. The kitchen will be open. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.

West Deer

Today: The free Movies in the Parks program sponsored by the Allegheny County Parks Department will present “Elemental” at dusk at the Deer Lakes Park Carp Field. Bring a chair or blanket, snacks and drinks.

Friday: A family movie night will be at dusk in Bairdford Park. Bring a blanket or chair. Registration required. Free popcorn and water will be available. Registration: jfrench@westdeertownship.com.

Winfield

Today: The Matrona Family Resource Center at Cabot Church, 707 Winfield Road, will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. New and gently used clothing is sizes preemie through 10/12 available as well as strollers, car seats, toys and more. No reservations required. Details: 724-524-1809 or to donate visit tinyurl.com/mw9kd9cp.